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Wright Homers Against Ole Miss

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateClayvonjae "Clay" Wright, a 2019 graduate of Franklin County High School, hit his first home run of the 2026 season...

Softball team swept in first round of playoffs

Franklin County High School's softball team dropped a pair of first-round playoff games over the weekend, ending the 2026 season for the Lady...

Moore tabbed as MACCC Player of Week

Franklin County High School graduate Donovan Moore was recently named the MACCC Player of the Week recently.A native of Roxie, Moore is currently...

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Public Notices 04-23-26

BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPIRE: PETITION OF KAISER OPERATING, LLC TO ASSUME THE OPERATORSHIP OF THE LEHMANN NO. 1, LEHMANN NO. 8 AND THE LEHMANN NO. 2...

Public Notices 04-16-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY REA WILLIAMS, DECEASEDCAUSE NO. 25-00073-DKHSUMMONSTHE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:TO:...

Hands-On Learning

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMembers of the Franklin County Retired Teachers Association recently practiced what they preached during their...

Crawfish Eating

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateSullivan's Kitchen hosted a Crawfish Eating Contest on Saturday to see who could eat seven pounds of the crustacean's...

Community Calendar 04-23-26

Friday, May 8FCHS Class of 1976 50th Reunion DinnerMembers of the Class of 1976 from Franklin County High School will kick off its 50th Class Reunion with a catered dinner...

Franklin County News

Schools keep mask usage requirements for time being

August 14, 2026

The ongoing mandatory use of face masks within local public schools won’t immediately change, but Superintendent of Education Chris Kent said he hopes to be able to address...

Annual Bude Shop the Block Saturday

The Annual Bude Shop the Block event will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday.The event will take place in the lot next to the Bude Thrift Store, which will also be...

Franklin County Sheriff's Report 04-23-26

The following incidents and calls were responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of April 13-19:Complaints: 2 incidents.Medical Alarm: 1...

Obituaries 04-23-26

JAMES "JIMMY" MORRISON ACHORDFeb. 20, 1941-Feb. 21, 2026A Celebration of Life service for James "Jimmy" Morrison Achord, 85, of Meadville, will take place from 11 a.m....

Obituaries 04-16-26

RANDALL LEE KNIGHTNov. 30, 1953-April 5, 2026Funeral services for Randall "Randy" Lee Knight, 72, will be conducted on a future date to be announced by family members.He...

Schools keep mask usage requirements for time being

August 14, 2026

The ongoing mandatory use of face masks within local public schools won’t immediately change, but Superintendent of Education Chris Kent said he hopes to be able to address...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 04-23-26

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of April 13-17:BreakfastMonday, April 27French toast sticks with syrup or...

Student of Month

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateBuild Mississippi recently announced its Students of the Month for March, Derrion Wilson, a carpentry student at the...

Wright Homers Against Ole Miss

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateClayvonjae "Clay" Wright, a 2019 graduate of Franklin County High School, hit his first home run of the 2026 season...

Softball team swept in first round of playoffs

Franklin County High School's softball team dropped a pair of first-round playoff games over the weekend, ending the 2026 season for the Lady...

Moore tabbed as MACCC Player of Week

Franklin County High School graduate Donovan Moore was recently named the MACCC Player of the Week recently.A native of Roxie, Moore is currently...

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